News: The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena goes gold

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is one step closer to becoming the galaxy’s most notorious criminal with development complete on the anticipated new game. ‘Assault on Dark Athena’ brings Riddick into the multiplayer realm for the first time with six intense online combat modes.

Atari announced that development is complete on the new installment from the Riddick franchise, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.   Developed by the acclaimed team at Starbreeze Studios in conjunction with Tigon Studios and Universal Pictures, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features a brand new 11 hour chapter in the Riddick saga with six intense online multiplayer game modes including the unique and thrilling Pitch Black mode.  In addition to the full Assault on Dark Athena campaign, the disc includes a stunning HD remastering of celebrated title The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena will be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC worldwide from the 24th April 2009.

An Xbox Live demo is available to play now. Demo for PlayStation 3 is coming soon.